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How do i keep the dirt from sticking to my shovel?

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flag Keystone08
Posted: Nov 13, 2017 at 5:30 Quote
How do I keep the dirt from sticking to my shovel while packing dirt?
flag mikesbikesmb
Posted: Nov 13, 2017 at 18:05 Quote
Keystone08 wrote:
How do I keep the dirt from sticking to my shovel while packing dirt?
Sometimes, this is inevitable with the kind of dirt you are using. Sometimes you have to wait for the right building conditions. Also it can happen if you use mud that has clay in it.
flag allsk8sno
FL
Posted: Nov 14, 2017 at 16:01 Quote
Do you smear? Else I have heard cooking spray. ..but I think smear is the main thing
flag ThePeanutGallery
Posted: Nov 15, 2017 at 5:09 Quote
In Texas Gumbo it helps to have a 5 gallon bucket of water to dip shovel head before each scoop of dirt. Cooking spray sounds like a good idea. Wonder about reapplication and price? Maybe dump cheap olive oil in water bucket??
flag Hammer48
Posted: Dec 17, 2017 at 18:37 Quote
Spray some Pam on the shovel..keeps even sticky clay from getting stuck. You may have to respray every so often depending on the dirt, but it works.
flag JAGI410
FL
Posted: Dec 21, 2017 at 10:47 Quote
I usually put something on top of the dirt before packing it. A garbage bag, burlap sack, old t-shirt, etc. Makes it much easier, and lighter to carry to the trail. Something like landscape fabric would be perfect.
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